League-position context
1. FC Köln rank5th
SV Darmstadt 98 rank18th
1. FC Köln points49
SV Darmstadt 98 points25
1. FC Köln: #5 · 49 pts · GD +9
18 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SV Darmstadt 98: #18 · 25 pts · GD -35
42 pts off the top 2. 20 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.